Kate Murphy, LCSW specializes in working with people suffering from anxiety and depression, and provides couples therapy including premarital counseling in the Atlanta metro area of Norcross, GA at the Pathway Center for Psychotherapy.

Anxiety

So you thought you might finish the great American novel or do Pinterest-worthy crafts with your kids while you sheltered in place. That's not happening. Most likely you're working from home so there isn't a ton of free time. If you...

Well, COVID-19 is here and impacting our lives. First, we ramped up washing our hands and bought out store supplies of Purell (and toilet paper!). Now, schools are closed, social distancing is a thing, and we're being asked to stop...

It wasn't that bad. Four words that make a story small and minimize an experience. It can be helpful in the moment and hurtful in the long run.
It wasn't that bad
We reduce an experience when we say, "It wasn't that...

Feeling like a fraud at work, school or within a relationship? Do you fear that you'll be unmasked when others realize you don't deserve what you've achieved? You're not alone in having an imposter steal your power and joy. Imposter...

The pressure to be perfect negatively impacts both performance and mental health. In fact, research shows that it may even be an overlooked risk factor for suicide. Often, I've heard clients say that they aren't perfectionists with a wistful tone. It...

You are spending a ton of time at work and noticing every last minute of it. Instead of feeling exhilarated by a sense of accomplishment, you're exhausted and burned-out. Your job shouldn't leave you feeling lifeless, anxious, or depressed. Spending so...

I frequently listen to TED Talks while using the treadmill. Recently, I heard an engaging talk* by Dr. Amit Sood that was informative and in line with what I work with clients on consistently. Dr. Sood discovered our brains operate...

I began meditating around 20 years ago. I was looking for peace in my mind and piece of mind in dealing with a very demanding work schedule. I found both. Of course, my practice waxed and waned over the years...

The idea of adding exercise into a stressful moment may not sound calming, yet it is. Exercise in all its many forms can reduce anxiety. Finding just 30 minutes a day to get moving can greatly increase a sense of...